GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
apiaristbeekeeper
detonationthe action or process of detonating
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
brazenmade of brass
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness